Rare Pink Dolphin Spotted in Louisiana River

It might seem like the idea of a pink dolphin could only exist in one of Lisa Frank's colorful illustrations. But in the waters of the Louisiana River, there lives a dolphin named "Pinky," whose undeniably rosy hue really sets her apart.

According to weather.com, Pinky was first discovered in 2007 by Captain Erik Rue of Calcasieu Charter Service. She was initially believed to be an albino, but following some research was determined to be "100% pink" as a result of a genetic disorder. Pink dolphins can often be found in the Amazon River, but are a very rare sight in the U.S.

Back when Captain Rue first saw her, Pinky was often swimming with her mom. Now an adult, she's often been seen in other dolphin packs. Recently, Captain Rue caught her engaged in a little love-making, and now believes her to be pregnant, so maybe Pinky will soon be a mom herself!